We have out of town family in town. We decided to go to a bowling entertainment center that includes a movie theatre and arcade for the kids. There was about 25 of us going. People just piled into each other's vehicles. My niece happen to be riding with us when we noticed a younger couple walking down the street. The female was wearing a nice teal blouse with a black skirt and male who she was holding hands with was wearing a black dress a with it cut just above his knees. While my niece blurted out that the was a guy wearing a dress, I was pleased on how both of my boys responded. The stated anyone should be able to wear want they want. Never have I been prouder of them.
When we arrived to our destination, all 4 families that were all in separate vehicles continued to discuss the male wearing a dress, no makeup, no wig, and holding the hand of his S/O. It was very interesting to hear all there thoughts on a subject that is hard to initiate a conversation with. I f course all the younger kids and adults said it didn't bother them. The adult males said if that was their kid, they would beat the gayness out of them. Both the kids and females at the same time said he was with his girlfriend and didn't believe he was gay. Wish I had the courage to speak up and say that clothes do not define who we are. But I chickened out and feel guilty about that. I had an opportunity to defend us and failed. At least now I know how the entire extended family feels about it now.